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1941
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2020
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Homer Lewis Obituary
Born in Hornell, May 4, 1941, the son of Homer and Helen Lautenslager Lewis, he had resided in Hornell his entire life. He was a graduate of Hornell High School, and had been employed as a welder at Foster Wheeler in Dansville for several years.
Homer was a member the Hornell Moose Lodge and the Hornell American Legion Post. Homer will be remembered as an enthusiastic New York Yankees fan, loved raising chickens at his home, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Homer served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.
He was predeceased by his parents; his son, Jeremiah Lewis in 1993; his sister; Julie Harding; and his brother, Louis Lewis.
Surviving are his daughter, Victoria (Robert) Ciccone of Monaca, Pa.; two grandchildren, Joshua Mudrick and Rocco Cantanzarite; brothers and sisters, including John and Raymond Nesbit, Nancy Brutsman, Helen Stephens, and Twyla Bates.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.
Honoring Homer's wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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May 3, 2020
Tom Persichilli and I send our condolences . We're very sorry for your loss and have you in our thoughts during these very difficult times.
Meg Krywe
April 23, 2020
Rest in peace my friend...hope the fishing is good...I will always remember our escapades at school...you were always a good friend.
Joe Morey
April 23, 2020
Homer. Rest in peace buddy. Hope the fishing is is good. I'll long remember our escapades in school. You were always a good friend. Joe Morey
April 23, 2020
Heather, we're so sorry for your loss.
Don Murphy
April 23, 2020
May you rest in peace old friend, school mate and co worker at Foster Wheeler. We had a lot of good laughs and beers together.
April 21, 2020
Rest in Peace my friend, school mate Navy buddy and co worker at Foster, You will be missed, Jerry Layton
April 19, 2020
Rest in Peace my fellow school mate, an employee at FW and friend all the way back to when we were kids on Hill St in Hornell.
Richard Bebout
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